Laurence Gartel will discuss the key elements towards making a successful film as well as give an overview of his 30 year career in the digital arts. He will showcase some tracks from his new DVD and discuss techniques. There will be a question and answer period relating to the necessary elements in the creation of narrative, digital motion works.

Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Gartel not only had the opportunity to teach Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer, but also went to the School of Visual Arts with fellow student, graffiti artist Keith Haring. Mr. Gartel earned his BFA in Graphics, and started his electronic arts career working side by side with Nam June Paik at Media Study/Buffalo in upstate New York. Over the years, Gartel has worked with musicians such as Debbie Harry (Blondie), Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys), Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls), Ace Frehley (Kiss), and Wendy O Williams (Plasmatics). Recently, he has created artwork for the likes of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. His best-known work is his ABSOLUT GARTEL ad for the vodka company.